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Gasoline prices predicted to decrease temporarily in coming weeks
Experts at the firm Gas Buddy are predicting gasoline prices in Alberta to have a slight decline in the upcoming weeks; however, they suggest this will be only a temporary decrease.Head of Petroleum A...
Nov 05, 2021
‘Entertainment districts’ would allow responsible public drinking
EDMONTON, AB. -- Adults could soon be able to responsibly enjoy a beer or a glass of wine in designated public areas in Alberta. The government's fifth Red Tape Reduction Implementation Bill proposes ...
Nov 05, 2021
Lethbridge man charged after over $25K worth of drugs seized at south side hotel
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man has been charged after drugs and weapons were seized at a south side hotel this week. The LPS notes that it has attended the hotel along the 2200 block of 7 Avenue So...
Nov 05, 2021
Alberta proposes set election day for last Monday in May every four years
EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta is planning a set day for future provincial elections.A bill introduced by Justice Minister Kaycee Madu proposes that the last Monday in May, every four years, be the day Albe...
Nov 05, 2021
End of daylight saving time a good opportunity to check smoke and CO detectors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, November 7. Clocks will be turned back one hour at 2:00 a.m. In addition to making the time change, the City of Lethbridge Fire & Emergency ...
Nov 05, 2021
Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region continues to see Alberta’s lowest jobless rate at 5.3% in October
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The unemployment rate for the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region saw another dip last month.The rate was 5.3 per cent in October 2021, compared to 5.7 per cent in September. Overall, the ...
Nov 05, 2021
Economy added 31,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate hits pandemic-era low
OTTAWA, ON - Statistics Canada says the economy added 31,000 jobs in October, bringing the national unemployment rate to a pandemic-era low.Unemployment came in at 6.7 per cent, down from 6.9 per cent...
Nov 05, 2021
COVID hospitalizations, deaths, active cases trending downwards in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Thursday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.516 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 32...
Nov 04, 2021
Ag for Life becomes new home for the Classroom Agriculture Program
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) has acquired the Classroom Agriculture Program (CAP) in Alberta.CAP was originally created to enhance students' understanding of agriculture and w...
Nov 04, 2021
Province tables new red tape reduction legislation
EDMONTON, AB - The province is continuing to focus on its efforts to reduce red tape.Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction, Tanya Fir tabled the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021 (No. 2) ...
Nov 04, 2021